do you have this camera strap

[aclass]

I just got a Canon S3 for mother's day and found the neck strap to be too scratchy when I took it out for an afternoon of hiking.
I was wondering if anyone has, or knows about these straps. I like that they can hold memory cards.

I'm looking at the N-5055 or the N-5057 but am open to suggestions if you have a different kind.
My 35mm camera had a very comfy tapestry one but I didn't even think to salvage it.

Here's the link to the straps
http://www.tamrac.com/g_camerastraps.htm

Thanks

 

[MarkBarbieri]

First, your link is bad. You've got two http's, which leads you to some crummy bogart search page.

Any decent neoprene strap is going to be a lot better then the typical OEM strap. The most popular one amongst gear heads seems to be the Op/tech. I couldn't tell you why.

I usually just use a handstrap.

 

[Master Mason]

I have an opt tech.... Which I really like, but honestly I don't hang it from my neck that often. Most of the time my strap is just wrapped around my wrist a few times. When I upgrade bodies later this year, I will also be moving to a hand strap.

 

[photo_chick]

I don't have that kind, but I have a Tamrac bag and love it.

I have an op/tech strap and it is great. I have neck problems and this strap does not aggrivate them nearly as much as a regualr strap. Like Master Mason, I am looking into a hand strap/ wrist grip as well.

 

[aclass]

Sorry about the link, I had to leave right after posting so I didn't check it. I think it's fixed now.

How does a hand strap attach? This camera only has one attachment point on the grip side. (two total but both on the top)

 

[JR6ooo4]

First, your link is bad. You've got two http's, which leads you to some crummy bogart search page.

For some reason I have a new "add image" pop up box. It aready has http:// and it is not highlighted for pastig the URL. so it doubles itself.

I have to delete it every time. Funny thing is at work I still have the older version of script.

Mikeeee

 

[SueInBoston]

another vote for op-tech, but the Tamrac neoprene models look good too.

Sue

 

[photo_chick]

Sorry about the link, I had to leave right after posting so I didn't check it. I think it's fixed now.

How does a hand strap attach? This camera only has one attachment point on the grip side. (two total but both on the top)

The one I am looking at only connects on one side. It is intended for keeping a firm hold on the camera, not to dangle it by, KWIM?

http://optechusa.com/product/detail/?PRODUCT_ID=66&PRODUCT_SUB_ID=

 

[Master Mason]

Most of the hand straps hook on one side and the tripod mount on the bottom

 

[MarkBarbieri]

I've never used a handstrap with a p&s. With my DSLRs, the handstrap attaches at the top right (where the neck strap goes) and at the bottom right (top of the portrait grip).

 

[SharonLowe]

op-tech has been around longer but the Tamrac neoprene one looks okay too, especially for a p&s. Not sure I would go with the hand strap for your camera - you don't want to be holding it in your hand the whole time. Do you have a camera store where you can go look at them and try them out? That would be your best bet.

 

[aclass]

Thanks everyone for your replies.

I had originally intended to go to a store and check them out, only the closest store is more than an hour away. So I posted here to see if anybody had one.

I think I need to stick to the neck strap because the kids are always needing something from the backpack or just a hand to hold.

 

[AZ JazzyJ]

My only issue with the neoprene straps is that the color layer will fray and begin to come off over time. I like the comfort of the neoprene, I just need to find one that has a rolled edge so that the top layer doesn't come off. I have the same problem with mouse pads. I guess Trina is right, I am too rough around the edges.

I'm like Master Mason, I rarely carry the camera around my neck. Maybe I should be looking at a hand strap. I would consider the OpTech Grip Strap but it looks difficult to get your hand in and out of. I like my camera a lot, I am just not sure I want it strapped to my hand like a rodeo bull rider.

Jeff

 

[SharonLowe]

My only issue with the neoprene straps is that the color layer will fray and begin to come off over time. I like the comfort of the neoprene, I just need to find one that has a rolled edge so that the top layer doesn't come off. I have the same problem with mouse pads. I guess Trina is right, I am too rough around the edges.

I'm like Master Mason, I rarely carry the camera around my neck. Maybe I should be looking at a hand strap. I would consider the OpTech Grip Strap but it looks difficult to get your hand in and out of. I like my camera a lot, I am just not sure I want it strapped to my hand like a rodeo bull rider.

Jeff

My optech strap is black and is sewed with nice seams so the neoprene will not come off. Forget the model but I believe it is the classic strap. I have them on both my DSLRs, have had the first one for over 5 years now and have never had a problem.

 

[souper]

I have the classic Op/Tech strap on my SLR---over 10 years no problems. (Back then it was being marketed for video cameras.)
I have a slightly wider version on the DSLR. The wider/newer strap seems of have some type of no slip material on it.

I generally carry the camera on my shoulder. I find the strap makes it feel a bit lighter than the standard Canon strap.